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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
2
Grandchildren of Mia Ross ages 9 6 and 3 strayed from the Beloit address last week and wandered until a benevolent woman found them and brought them home to the Ross residence. Mrs. Ross extends public thanks to the unidentified good Samaritan for her help.
The third 1958 Outdoor Service at Village Park will be Sunday August 17 at 7 pm with Rev Richard Hoyer of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Franklin Park as guest speaker on The Life Man with the Big Name. An organ recital starts at 6 30 pm and hymns will be sung by soloist and congregation.
Mrs. Emily G. Ross of Beloit hosts her son Donald, his wife and children visiting from Corpus Christi, Texas. Donald, an Internal Revenue agent in Texas, had lived in Beloit previously before moving back.
Mr and Mrs George Schwader of 446 Thomas Avenue returned from a West Coast trip. They traveled on the California Zephyr and Ferry to San Francisco, then toured Fisherman’s Wharf the Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars. They visited relatives in San Mateo San Francisco and Olympia and attended a baptism in Portland.
William Hoeschele of 423 Thomas Ave has been appointed a Certified Rifle Instructor by the National Rifle Association after over 100 hours of training and a stiff written exam. The 108 Junior Riflemen now include two certified instructors and one certified junior instructor as they aim to surpass last year's record with a National Team Award and five National Individual Awards.
Mrs Emily Hobart recording secretary of The Travelettes announces a Sun Times Building tour on September 19 and an autumn day at Wagon Wheel in Rockton Illinois on October 4 with golf riding ice skating and swimming. Reservations with Miss Cicelia Filek Olympic 2 7585. A visitor from Florida Ann Lievdur of Fort Lauderdale is staying at 535 Circle Robinson residence.
Wisconsin vacation fragment reports Mr and Mrs Christ Maskos of 422 Elgin and their three children envying a cottage stay at Maskamily cottage in North In Hospital. Mary Jane Leland daughter of Raymond Leland of 245 Circle in MacNeal hospital Berwyn for observation. Patricia Boyle nine from 641 Elwin severed two tendons when door glass shattered. taken to Oak Park hospital. Quote about virtue and vice appears as unrelated line.
Walter C. Grottke, longtime Forest Park resident now in Lombard, celebrated his fiftieth anniversary with the Chicago Portrait Company on Wednesday. He joined in 1908 as a junior clerk at age 15 after business college, later rising to president while pursuing studies at Lasalle Extension and Northwestern. Active in church and civic life, he served St John Lutheran Church in various roles and on Forest Park's Police and Fire Commission. An avid camera enthusiast, he enjoys photographing family and friends and shows no retirement plans.
President Gert Koupal chaired the August meeting. Plans include a Croydon China tour on Sept 18 at 2 p.m and a Vignoli Furniture tour on Oct 24 at 10 a.m. An audit is set for Aug 13 at Beatrice Guthrie’s home. A report on the picnic was given by Betty Atkinson. Door prizes went to Lil Muehblenhaupt, Gert Koupal, and Harriet Brug gemeyer. Refreshments were provided by Florence Van Lennep’s committee. An August birthday chocolate cake honored Elizabeth Reinke and Mildred Strader. Members Clara Schrader, Mae Johnson, Helen Hupp, Mildred Strader, and Katherine Bleufield are listed as on vocation. Ann Reiling, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is visiting for three weeks.
Mr and Mrs Robert Tripp welcomed daughter Faith Elizabeth at Lakeland College Wisconsin where Mr Tripp pursues ministry studies. Former Forest Park residents, the couple’s parents are Harold Maedke Brussels Wisconsin and Mrs Tripp of 836 Lathrop plus an additional grandparent family in the area.
The Jr Yankees clinched the title with a 13 to 3 win over the Braves in the playoff game. Ken Smallwood went 3 for 3 with a double, Dennis Farrell made five key put-outs at second, and Ronnie Erkman doubled twice for the Braves but it wasn’t enough. The Phillies beat the Cubs 7 to 4 in another final weekend game as Wentland led with 3 for 4 including a triple.
Jimmy's Tavern captured its eighth consecutive league win in a 8-5 thriller over H.E.M. Charcoal Broilers to seize second place in the inter league playoff race. BBM led 4-0 before Jimmy's tied it in the sixth and pulled away with two more in the final frame.
Dale Hager of 1001 Ferdinand suffered a punctured left arm from a dog bite and was taken to Dr. W. B. Knox's office for treatment.
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